I'm wondering if you have any tips? I have started increasing the amount of weight I can do with dumbell exercises. Anyhow I'm finding it hard to hold on to a 25 lb dumbell when doing rows. I can actually lift it but my grip starts to give out. I know there are lifting straps available out there but I was just curious if there are ways to increase it without using straps.

Practice. And concentrate on really squeezing your grip around the bell. I used to use a Gripmaster Tension hand gripper to improve my pull strength for shooting, so maybe that would help? We have things like FatGripz at the gym that go around the weight and force you to increase your grip. It might require you to go lower in weight at first but it does strengthen grip over time.

I would not use the straps if you are looking to improve. Save those for insanely heavy weight.

Age 48
Start date: 7-5-12
5'3"
121lbs
GOAL: to live to be a healthy and active 100

"In health there is freedom. Health is the first of all liberties."
Henri Frederic Amiel

I hope you have to set a diet plan plan first after this just follow the simple instructions
Use maximum water daily at least 2.9 litter.
Increase the use of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Use more vegetables in the diet
Try to eat salads.
Walking is a good exercise
try to swimming or ups and down too.

haha spammers... my grip strength was shit until i started "using more vegetables in the diet." good one